'It’s tougher than you think when you get a bit older': Anthony McPartlin reveals he and his wife are struggling to have children

Anthony McPartlin has opened up about the struggles he and his wife Lisa are facing as they try for a baby.

The popular television presenter, best known for working with onscreen partner Declan Donnelly gave a candid interview to Radio Timesin which he revealed he and make-up artist wife Lisa, 36, are finding it difficult to conceive.

He confessed: 'Lisa and I would love to have kids. We’re trying. It’s tougher than you think when you get a bit older.'

'It’s tougher than you think': Anthony McPartlin has revealed that he and his wife are struggling to have children

Out now: Read Ant and Dec's full interviews in this week's Radio Times

Thankfully, as Ant faces fertility issues in his marriage, he has his trusted companion, Dec as a shoulder to lean on.

Despite being married while his bestfriend Dec, full name Declan Donnelly, is still a bachelor, Ant described how people believe that the popular show hosts plan to live their lives in perfect unison.

Explaining how that isn't the case, Ant said: 'There’s a rumour that we do everything together and I’m holding off having kids till Dec finds himself Mrs Right. I love that idea, but I’m afraid it’s not true.'

Opening up about their long-running career on television, Donnelly said the secret to their success is their friendship.

He announced: 'People often ask what the secret of our success is, and I used to put it down to just something that happened, but reflecting on it, I think it’s friendship.

'Ours is a career built on a friendship, not a friendship built on a career.'

Ant and Dec first appeared in the public eye as P.J. and Duncan in the show created by Adele Rose called Byker Grove.

'Ours is a career built on a friendship': Declan Donnelly said the TV duo's success is down to their unique bond

The
pair then launched a music career under the name of the characters from
the BBC drama and went on to have a few chart-topping hits.

But
their real success started once they re-branded as Ant and Dec, and
have since fronted shows including Pop Idol, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me
Out of Here! and Britain's Got Talent.

The pair have also won the National Television Award for Best Entertainment Presenter 12 years running.

Donnelly also said that going solo has never been an option for him as he discussed the pair's insurance policy.

Not giving too much away on the pricey subject, he said: 'I’m not sure how much Ant and I are insured against each other. I’ve heard it’s a couple of million.

'However much it is, it would never be compensation for losing your best mate. I’ve never wanted to work alone since we started together.'

'I’ve never wanted to work alone since we started together': Ant and Dec first came to prominence as P.J. and Duncan in BBC children's drama Byker Grove